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​Sixth form at King Edward VI High School is an opportunity for you to continue your studies in a demanding, challenging and rewarding environment. Our vibrant sixth form enables students to reach their potential and make informed choices about their future.

King Edward VI is part of the Stafford Sixth Form Partnership. The goal is to maximise opportunities for all students to have access to the broadest possible curriculum choices.

Programmes of study are tailored to the needs of each student. Some will follow an A level programme throughout Y12 and Y13, whilst others may opt for a mixture of A Level and BTEC qualifications.

We aim to help each student who commits to the sixth form to develop in confidence. All students in KS5 have a personal tutor assigned to them. This is the person who supports them most through the sixth form. Although they follow a common partnership timetable, there are still identified times during the week when personal tutors are available to see students, to meet and discuss progress and any issues concerning them. They will also be the main person who will guide them through the UCAS application process if they choose to go to University.

One of the most important skills that we hope to develop in our sixth formers is their ability to become independent learners. There will be periods of private study on the timetable. Most students will spend private study time in the common room. There is a great deal of work to do during this time, but in many cases it will be left to students to manage their time effectively, both in school and at home, and meet all deadlines set for assignments.

If you require any further details about the sixth form, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Gibbs.

Student leadership.

Y12 and Y13 students have an important part to play in helping to move the school forward. As well as the usual school councillors, there are also a number of elected ambassadors who form the Student Leadership Team, headed by the Head Boy and Head Girl, who work closely with staff, Leadership Group and Governors.

Monitoring progress.

Student progress is monitored continuously by subject teachers and by personal tutors. Progress is tracked throughout KS5 and parents have access to grades through reports issued in the autumn and spring. We usually offer an opportunity to meet tutors and subject teachers in the autumn or spring term.

Enrichment.

The KS5 timetable also includes a tutorial programme, which takes place on Tuesday morning, as it does for the rest of the school. Our enrichment programme, takes place on a Wednesday afternoon. It offers students an opportunity to study additional courses including the Extended Project, work experience, voluntary work, or sports. We also have strong links with Marshlands School and Walton Hall Special School.

Wider school opportunities.

Every student and member of staff at King Edward VI High School belongs to a house. Whether it is sport or academia students and staff take part in events throughout the school year to represent their house. The four houses are Matthews (red), Curie (yellow), Nightingale (green) and Churchill (blue).

As part of the house system the sixth form have voted in House Captains, these students are responsible for the organisation of teams, events and mentoring of younger year house captains. This is a great responsibility and something the students can use as part of UCAS applications and references.

In addition to this, the sixth form run a separate house activities calendar for just them, this gives them complete responsibility from the organisation of time, venues and rewards developing skills which will be useful in the world of work and higher education.

Students have also recently had the opportunity to take part in a visit to Costa Rica where they helped the local community. We are looking forward to the next World Challenge visit to Borneo. Some students have also taken part in and won a debating competition in the Houses of Parliament. Our Young Enterprise team also reached the National Final this year, winning the National Innovation Award!